Universal Joint: Installation

Align the cutout at serrated section of the steering shaft and yoke, and then insert the universal joint into steering shaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Cutout
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Align the matching marks, and then insert the universal joint to serrated section of gearbox assembly.
Tighten the bolt.
Tightening torque:

24 N.m (2.4 kgf-m, 17.4 ft-lb)

CAUTION: Excessively large tightening torque of the universal joint bolts may lead to heavy steering wheel operation.

Standard clearance between gearbox to DOJ:

Over 14 mm (0.55 in)
Align the center of roll connector. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Roll Connector. >
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